10/17/12 Rise of the Guardians 33 min
10/19/12 Rise of the Guardians 26 min
10/20/12 Rise of the Guardians 30 min
10/21/12 Rise of the Guardians 62 min
Monday, October 22, 2012
Monday, October 15, 2012
POV Clay Story
This story was probably one of the most confusing stories I've ever read, when it comes to point of view.
At the beginning of the story, the point of view is 3rd person. However, it then changes into 1st person for a while, and then back into 3rd person. That goes on for a while, until, at the end of the story, the point of view suddenly switches to 2nd person, and you realize that the narrator has been talking to her partner this whole time, telling him the story of what happened. It's like she is on the outside looking in, when it comes to the man, who used to love her so dearly, and is now just a shell of his former self.
I think my observation is important because it shows that there is no reason that a story can't switch between points of view during it's go through. In terms of the story, it shows that what happened left the man so absorbed in sadness and remorse that he's just in an eternal state of lamentation. He continues to watch footage of the crisis, completely oblivious to the person who, arguably, cares for him most in this world. It's really quite sad.
At the beginning of the story, the point of view is 3rd person. However, it then changes into 1st person for a while, and then back into 3rd person. That goes on for a while, until, at the end of the story, the point of view suddenly switches to 2nd person, and you realize that the narrator has been talking to her partner this whole time, telling him the story of what happened. It's like she is on the outside looking in, when it comes to the man, who used to love her so dearly, and is now just a shell of his former self.
I think my observation is important because it shows that there is no reason that a story can't switch between points of view during it's go through. In terms of the story, it shows that what happened left the man so absorbed in sadness and remorse that he's just in an eternal state of lamentation. He continues to watch footage of the crisis, completely oblivious to the person who, arguably, cares for him most in this world. It's really quite sad.
Participation Evaluation
I think that I did a good job about paying attention in class and not being disruptive - most of the time, anyway. There may have been some instances when I was not exactly on the given topic, but, for the most part, I feel that I stayed on topic and presented relevant information to the class on whatever subject we were discussing at the time.
I feel like I could focus more during individual working processes more than group processes, only because my group may not have been going towards the most academic goals at the time of said discussions.
Otherwise, I think I did pretty well in that department.
As for improvement, I think my writing as a whole still has some kinks to work out, and I could work on making deeper, more specific annotations on stories and whatnot, but other than that... I can't think of anything else.
I feel like I could focus more during individual working processes more than group processes, only because my group may not have been going towards the most academic goals at the time of said discussions.
Otherwise, I think I did pretty well in that department.
As for improvement, I think my writing as a whole still has some kinks to work out, and I could work on making deeper, more specific annotations on stories and whatnot, but other than that... I can't think of anything else.
Monday, October 1, 2012
I am a writer who...
I am a writer who likes to write with my own topics. Whenever I write for things on tests or essays, I get through it because I have to. Occasionally, I enjoy the given topics, but I prefer writing with my own imagination. It's just more fun when I use my own thoughts. I feel so much more free. The process of coming up with my own ideas is much more... liberating than having to conform to ideas put in front of me.
I am also a writer who likes to think a lot. Some people like to just write what they feel, when they feel it. For me, it's different. I need time to actually think about what I'm going to write, so that I have a good idea of what my goal is. Writing just happens for me differently than for some of the other people I know.
I am also a writer who likes to think a lot. Some people like to just write what they feel, when they feel it. For me, it's different. I need time to actually think about what I'm going to write, so that I have a good idea of what my goal is. Writing just happens for me differently than for some of the other people I know.
Plot Response
9/26 Ring of Sky 63 min 9/27 To Build a Fire 30 min 9/27 32 min 9/28 The Last Guardian 27 min
I recently finished reading The Ring of Sky. What would typically happen with the plot is that it would build up a little bit of suspense, and then interject with some comedic relief. Then do the same thing for a while, and then something would happen to release the tension, usually something really exciting or important to the story. That goes on for a while, until the climax gets nearer. Then, the tension would build, but nothing would happen to release it. Then, right as the action was getting to the point where the suspense was killing me, the climax came. After that, it was pretty quick to fall from there to the conclusion. It was pretty much like that for every book in the series, but it really tends to grow on you. The Young Samurai is a pretty fun series.
I recently finished reading The Ring of Sky. What would typically happen with the plot is that it would build up a little bit of suspense, and then interject with some comedic relief. Then do the same thing for a while, and then something would happen to release the tension, usually something really exciting or important to the story. That goes on for a while, until the climax gets nearer. Then, the tension would build, but nothing would happen to release it. Then, right as the action was getting to the point where the suspense was killing me, the climax came. After that, it was pretty quick to fall from there to the conclusion. It was pretty much like that for every book in the series, but it really tends to grow on you. The Young Samurai is a pretty fun series.
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